power streering pressure switch

RC51TMAXX

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can any one tell me where its located if so maybe pics of it if possible :dontknow:
 
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Yeah.. there's no such thing as a power steering pressure switch... Why are you asking about it? What is the issue with the power steering?
 

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AFAIK, our cars do not have one. I cannot recall ever undoing any electrical connections to my power steering system. although that was 2 years ago. There is a part listed for our cars at my local part store, however it is also the same part listed for the V6 cars.

but Like i said, i do not recall ever seeing a pressure switch in my steering system
 

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I dont remember seeing one on mine and i'm positive it has'nt got one, though my Focus has one and my wifes Focus C-Max has one usually located near the pump on the high pressure side, not unusual on later cars.

I assume you have a problem and someones told you it's that?
 

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There is no electrical connection to a power steering system.
 

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Well here's a Ford Mondeo power steering pressure switch in the high pressure line.
Maybe you dont have them fitted but they are commonplace in europe.

Power Steering Pressure Switch
Designed to increase the idle speed when you turn the wheel (hence increasing the load on the engine)

Idle_h3.jpg
 

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Explanation of a Power Steering Pressure switch, Real easy Real quick. When the vehicle senses a change in steering angle input it basically bumps the Roms up a few hundred to compensate for the drag on the engine accessories. I see a lot of these fail on Pt Cruisers. (work for Chrysler but speaking in general terms of how they work )
 
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